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Army and Defence 8th CPC Salary Calculator

Designed specifically for armed forces personnel. Calculate your revised pay, including your Military Service Pay (MSP).

Pay details

Pay level (7th CPC matrix)

Cell in matrix

Current basic pay (Rs)

Military Service Pay - MSP (Rs)

Fitment factor

2.57x

2.5x and above

A stronger revision outlook with a visibly higher salary projection.

1.50x3.50x

City classification (HRA)

X
30%

Y
20%

Z
10%

Transport Allowance (TPTA)

Higher City

Other City

None

Estimated 8th CPC monthly salary

Monthly take-home salary

₹ 1,04,005 / month

Total deductions

₹ 8,004

Revised basic pay₹ 75,044

Military Service Pay - MSP₹ 5,200

HRA (30% - X city)₹ 22,513

Transport Allowance (TPTA)₹ 9,252

Gross salary₹ 1,12,009

DA rate0% - absorbed into basic

Disclaimer: This is an estimate based on projected fitment factors. Final figures depend on the government notification, cadre rules, and allowance orders applicable to your post.

7th vs 8th CPC fitment table

Sample scenario: current basic pay ₹ 29,200 in X-class HRA and ₹ 5,200 in category-specific allowances. Use the calculator above for a personalized number and the table below for a quick fitment comparison.

Basic pay (7th CPC)	7th CPC gross	2.00×	2.25×	2.57×7th CPC factor	2.75×	3.00×	3.25×	3.50×
₹ 18,000	₹ 38,140	₹ 59,200+₹ 21,060	₹ 65,950+₹ 27,810	₹ 74,590+₹ 36,450	₹ 79,450+₹ 41,310	₹ 86,200+₹ 48,060	₹ 92,950+₹ 54,810	₹ 99,700+₹ 61,560
₹ 29,200	₹ 58,636	₹ 88,320+₹ 29,684	₹ 98,710+₹ 40,074	₹ 1,12,009+₹ 53,373	₹ 1,19,490+₹ 60,854	₹ 1,29,880+₹ 71,244	₹ 1,40,270+₹ 81,634	₹ 1,50,660+₹ 92,024
₹ 35,400	₹ 69,982	₹ 1,04,440+₹ 34,458	₹ 1,16,845+₹ 46,863	₹ 1,32,723+₹ 62,741	₹ 1,41,655+₹ 71,673	₹ 1,54,060+₹ 84,078	₹ 1,66,465+₹ 96,483	₹ 1,78,870+₹ 1,08,888
₹ 44,900	₹ 87,367	₹ 1,29,140+₹ 41,773	₹ 1,44,633+₹ 57,266	₹ 1,64,463+₹ 77,096	₹ 1,75,618+₹ 88,251	₹ 1,91,110+₹ 1,03,743	₹ 2,06,603+₹ 1,19,236	₹ 2,22,095+₹ 1,34,728
₹ 56,100	₹ 1,07,863	₹ 1,58,260+₹ 50,397	₹ 1,77,393+₹ 69,530	₹ 2,01,882+₹ 94,019	₹ 2,15,658+₹ 1,07,795	₹ 2,34,790+₹ 1,26,927	₹ 2,53,923+₹ 1,46,060	₹ 2,73,055+₹ 1,65,192
₹ 78,800	₹ 1,49,404	₹ 2,17,280+₹ 67,876	₹ 2,43,790+₹ 94,386	₹ 2,77,723+₹ 1,28,319	₹ 2,96,810+₹ 1,47,406	₹ 3,23,320+₹ 1,73,916	₹ 3,49,830+₹ 2,00,426	₹ 3,76,340+₹ 2,26,936

Who this fits

Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel.

Allowance focus

Includes a dedicated input for Military Service Pay (MSP).

Typical use

Covers the standard defence pay matrix.

About the Defence calculator

Designed specifically for armed forces personnel. Calculate your revised pay, including your Military Service Pay (MSP).

Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel. Includes a dedicated input for Military Service Pay (MSP). Field area, transport, or specialist allowances are not explicitly modeled here.

Who should use this page

Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel.

Staff whose pay structure specifically includes Military Service Pay.

Those who need to see how MSP revision applies alongside basic pay.

Allowance focus

Includes a dedicated input for Military Service Pay (MSP).

Calculates revised basic and HRA identically to the core CPC formula.

Allows you to factor in basic monthly deductions.

Typical posts and pay bands

Covers the standard defence pay matrix.

Works to compare career progression steps with the new fitment factor.

For Coast Guard specific structures, check our dedicated page.

Before you compare figures

Field area, transport, or specialist allowances are not explicitly modeled here.

Keep an eye out for service-branch specific guidelines once published.

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